Garda Commissioner apologises on behalf of Corrib officers

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has tonight apologised on behalf of several officers who admitted joking about raping two women protesters in their custody.

Garda Commissioner apologises on behalf of Corrib officers
Thu, 07 Apr, 2011 - 20:00

Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan has tonight apologised on behalf of several officers who admitted joking about raping two women protesters in their custody.

Commissioner Callinan said five members of his force had been confined to desk-bound duties while police watchdog the Garda Ombudsman investigates.

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